The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin (CHW) are actively recruiting to fill open faculty positions within the Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine. A variety of opportunities exist between our two locations: Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and Ascension All Saints Hospital located in Racine, Wisconsin. All Saints is located 30 miles south of Milwaukee and has the support of MCW’s nationally recognized Pediatric Hospital Medicine program located on the campus of MCW and CHW in Milwaukee. Positions offered may be full-time, part-time, or clinical-only. We also have opportunities available to split time between All Saints and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Shared Medicine-Pediatrics hospitalist positions are also available and encouraged.

In addition, MCW and CHW are actively interviewing for Advanced Practice Provider (APP) positions to build our APP team at the main campus location in Milwaukee. The Physician Assistant (PA) or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with Acute Care training (PNP-AC) will work as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, providing direct patient care to children on the Pediatric Hospital Medicine service in partnership with Pediatric Hospital Medicine physicians.

Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Medical College of Wisconsin

Our section is comprised of an energetic group of over 35 physicians (including 7 Med-Peds providers) and 4 Advanced Practice Providers with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, academic productivity, and medical education. In addition to providing clinical care, our team is engaged in a variety of educational, research, advocacy, safety and quality improvement work. Many section members are involved in national initiatives in these areas including leadership roles both locally and nationally. Our section is actively involved in training medical students and residents from pediatric, medicine/pediatric, emergency medicine and family medicine training programs. We are looking forward to starting a Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship program in July 2020. Areas of academic interest include bronchiolitis, transitions of care, medical education, surgical co-management, safety and quality improvement. Our program provides ample opportunity for growth and academic collaboration.

Opportunities for leadership exist within the section, hospital, fellowship program, and ongoing initiatives.

For consideration or more information, forward a letter or email of interest and current curriculum vitae:

The Medical College offers Medical, Masters, Doctorates, Master of Public Health and Master of Art degrees. The Medical College works with national and international medical specialty societies and community hospitals to accredit approximately 200 continuing medical education activities annually for physicians and other health professionals.

The Medical College has approximately 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty and approximately 3,445 full-time employees. More than 1,500 physicians from the community serve as volunteer faculty. The Medical College is the ninth largest private employer in metro Milwaukee and has approximately 15,000 alumni.

Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin|chw.org

Children’s Hospital is a 306-bed freestanding hospital dedicated solely to the care of children. Children’s Hospital is part of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center Campus, along with the Medical College of Wisconsin and Froedtert Hospital. It is a major teaching affiliate of the Medical College and is affiliated with several schools of nursing.

Children’s Hospital is one of the busiest pediatric hospitals in the country. It is a Level I Trauma Center and houses 13 inpatient units including a 72-bed pediatric intensive care unit, a 69-bed Level IV neonatal intensive care unit and an eight-bed Level IV Epilepsy Monitoring unit.

Children’s Research Institute|chw.org/research

The work done at Children’s Research Institute yields new diagnostic tools, treatments, preventions and cures for many childhood illnesses such as cardiac and other birth defects, diabetes, kidney disease, digestive and pulmonary disorders, mental health issues and many others.

Children’s Research Institute brings together researchers and clinicians from multiple disciplines throughout southeastern Wisconsin including life sciences, medicine, psychology, nursing, engineering, epidemiology and the many other health related disciplines to investigate and then assure research is moved into clinical practice.

Children’s Specialty Group

Children’s Specialty Group is the pediatric specialty group established in 2000 as a joint venture between Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin and the Medical College of Wisconsin. Children’s Specialty Group provides a critical link between the integrated health care delivery network of Children’s Hospital and the commitment to excellence in medical research and education of the Medical College.

Children’s Specialty Group membership includes more than 360 pediatric specialists, 130 pediatric advanced practice nurses and 40 physician assistants. All physicians have faculty appointments with the Medical College.

Milwaukee|milwaukee.org

Milwaukee is a wonderful community that has the advantage of an urban, metropolitan city without the stress or cost. Milwaukee has affordable housing of all types, excellent public and parochial schools and minimal traffic. Neighborhoods are known for variety and character. The local business community is strong in manufacturing, technology and service industries.

Milwaukee is located in the southeast corner of Wisconsin, nestled along one of Lake Michigan’s beautiful bays. Milwaukee is the largest city in Wisconsin and the 28thlargest nationwide. Milwaukee has a population of 598,916 in an area covering nearly 96 square miles. The four-county metropolitan area (Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties) has a population of 1.6 million.

As the largest non-profit health system in the U.S. and the world’s largest Catholic health system, Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. All Saints has one of the busiest Emergency Departments in the state, a level III NICU, and is a referral center for surrounding Ascension facilities. The main campus houses a 314-bed general acute care facility providing women’s and children’s services. The Pediatric unit has 14 beds dedicated to the care of children.

Racine|realracine.com

Racine is a wonderful community that has the advantage of the quiet countryside, while also being home to numerous attractions, such as museums, visual art organizations, architectural gems, and is America’s Danish Kringle capital. Racine offers fishing, camping, boating, and biking to the outdoorsy type. Racine has affordable housing of all types, excellent public and parochial schools and minimal traffic. Racine is known for its historical structures, particularly those built by renowned American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. The local business community is strong in manufacturing and health care facilities.

Racine is located in southeastern Wisconsin, nestled along one of Lake Michigan’s beautiful bays. It is 30 miles south of Milwaukee and 60 miles north of Chicago. Interstate 94 conveniently links the Racine County with Milwaukee, Madison, and Minneapolis to the west, and Chicago and Detroit to the east. Racine is the fifth largest city in Wisconsin and has a population of approximately 80,000.

The Medical College of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualifications:

Both faculty and APP candidates must be outstanding clinicians dedicated to the care of all hospitalized children and their families and have the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

We are looking for faculty candidates that are board certified/board eligible in general pediatrics who are committed to a career in Pediatric Hospital Medicine. For faculty, fellowship or advanced training is a plus. Academic rank and salary will be determined based on experience.

For Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNP), a current and maintained Acute Care certification is necessary. Advanced degrees for both APNs and PAs are welcomed, and experience is preferred.

NOTES:

3 openings.

Internal Number: 24300

About Medical College of WIsconsin

About the Medical College of Wisconsin:
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is a large private medical school that fosters academic and clinical excellence and offers MD as well as graduate degrees in health sciences. MCW was founded in 1893 to serve the people of Wisconsin. MCW has more than 5,000 full time equivalent faculty and staff, and MCW is the ninth largest private employer in the metro-Milwaukee area.
About Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin:
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin (CHW) is a rapidly growing nationally recognized facility located on the suburban campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center. The hospital is a 306 bed tertiary care center and is a Level I pediatric trauma center with a 72-bed pediatric critical care unit, one of the nation’s largest. Children's Hospital of Wisconsin is one of the nation's top pediatric hospitals. Parents magazine ranked CHW 4th in the Country, and U.S. News & World Report ranked 5 subspecialties in the top 20, including the Herma Heart Center (#5), Gastroenterology (#13), Cancer (#14), Nephrology (#20), and Pulmonary Medicine (#20).
About Milwaukee:
Milwaukee is an affordable and comfortable place to live and ...raise a family. Milwaukee is the nation’s 23rd largest city and the largest city in Wisconsin. Highlights of Milwaukee include of a busy downtown lakefront, many charming neighborhoods, and easy access to Wisconsin’s lake country. Milwaukee is large enough to provide the amenities of a metropolitan area, while small enough to allow for easy commutes and accessible amenities.